Activity & Playtime Planner
Plan age-appropriate activities and playtime for your baby.
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2–3 min sessions, 3x/day. Builds neck strength.
Your voice is their favourite toy.
Black and white patterns stimulate newborn vision.
Skin-to-skin bonding and relaxation.
5–10 min. Use mirror or toy to encourage head lifting.
Develops hand-eye coordination.
Proto-conversation. They'll mirror you back.
Sensory play - Warm, safe water exploration.
Hide toy under cloth - They'll learn it still exists.
Arrange toys in a circle for reaching.
Cause-and-effect learning. Loud = fun.
Babies love faces - Including their own!
Pillows and tunnels. Builds gross motor skill.
Problem solving - Will take time!
Sensory and fine motor development.
Building and knocking down = great play loop.
Supports cruising and first steps.
Point at pictures, name things.
Outdoor sensory - Messy but invaluable.
Early cognitive categorisation.
Feed the teddy, 'cook' in play kitchen.
Scribbling is cognitive and creative development.
Rhythm, coordination, joy.
Problem solving focus.
How to Use the Activity & Playtime Planner
Plan age-appropriate activities and playtime for your baby.
Add the details requested in the form. Use the most recent measurements, dates, or figures you have.
Read the result together with the notes below it. Estimates are most useful when you compare them with your own context.
Save the result, try a related tool, or speak with a doctor, lactation consultant, childcare provider, or financial adviser when needed.
Singapore note: use your child's health booklet and polyclinic or paediatrician measurements when available, especially for growth, feeding, and vaccination tools.
Play Activities by Age: What Supports Development
| Age | Best Activities | Skills Developed | Screen Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 months | Tummy time, gentle singing, high-contrast cards, face-to-face talking | Neck strength, tracking, bonding, hearing | None |
| 3-6 months | Rattles, soft toys, floor play, splashing in bath, peek-a-boo | Reaching, grasping, rolling, cause-and-effect | None |
| 6-9 months | Stacking cups, textured books, crawling circuits, mirror play | Sitting, crawling, object permanence | None |
| 9-12 months | Shape sorters, push toys, container fill-and-dump, simple songs | Pulling to stand, fine motor, first words | None |
| 12-18 months | Puzzles, sand/water play, drawing with crayons, ball rolling | Walking, stacking, 10-50 words, imitation | Max 1h/day supervised |
| 18-24 months | Pretend play, building blocks, outdoor exploration, simple board games | Language explosion, imagination, social play | Max 1h/day supervised |
Even newborns can do tummy time on a parent's chest
Spread over 3-5 sessions; chest/lap counts
WHO and AAP recommend no screens except video calls
For age-by-age milestones, visit the Baby Milestones Guide →
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